Month: November 2013

Calla Lily Wedding Favors For a Memorable Wedding Reception

Looking to light up your bridal shower or wedding reception? Check out some really beautiful options that are trending these days, such as our Calla Lily votive holders. They are just one of the little things that will make a big impression on your guests with their elegant design that can be used in any season.

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They’re available in two unique styles: the frosted one has a nice calla lily flower design in silhouette black, whereas the other has mesmerizing calla lily flowers atop white pearls. Ordering both to have a selection on different tables or areas of the reception could also mix it up as well. Your guests will certainly love this nice little touch on their tables:

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Coaster Sets Are a Unique Way to Thank Your Guests

Coaster sets are practical wedding favors, something your guests will treasure for years to come. These coasters for wedding favors come in personalized and elegant designs to match your wedding theme. Your guests will fondly remember those special and fun moments at your wedding while having a glass of wine and putting down their glass safely on their take-home gift of coasters. Most of our coaster sets come packaged in clear gift-boxes with thank you tags to make the favors complete. You can choose from these trending chalkboard coasters that are markable:

… to a shimmering snowflake design for a winter wedding:

… or these classic hampton links design glass coasters for a spring or summer wedding:

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Coasters will make your favors stand out from the usual because they’re something your guests will use in their everyday life. Another idea would be to use them on your reception tables; guests will surely admire their beauty and usefulness for serving dishes or as part of a centerpiece.

Bachelorette Party Favors

Bachelorette parties can be very funny, exciting … and even naughty. Bachelorette party favors are a fun addition to the night’s celebrations (after all, vodka or tequila shots can’t be far away when the maid of honor is throwing such a party for the soon-to-be bride). One option is to serve your libation of choice in these personalized shot glasses, which make great bachelorette party favors:

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Personalized Island Shooter Glasses

One of the best features of these personalzied flasks is that you can really get creative with the personalization and have an inside joke or a cheesy line to commemorate your group of friends or the guest of honor. This makes the drinks you serve special for the guests once they take them home. Cheers!

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Trendy Chevron Patterned Stainless Steel Personalized Flask

Personalized Aisle Runners Are Now Available

We now have a variety of personalized aisle runners available in our store. Whether you are looking for a design that incorporates your initials, your names, the wedding day, or a unique design that your guests are sure to remember, our aisle runners make an impact and are a keepsake that you and your new partner will cherish for years to come.

Here are some of the personalized aisle runners we currently have available. Prices start at $34 and all the runners are currently under $100.

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Whether your wedding theme is modern, vintage, or even an outdoor wedding, one of our aisle runners is sure to fit the bill. Along with choosing your favorite design, you can also customize the design, the accent color, the fabric, and graphic placement for most of our selections.

Wedding Trend Spotter: Romanticism Style

The Romantic style is one that has always been popular with weddings. The romanticism style usually incorporates soft colors, antique design, ornate curvy designs, floral headpieces and centerpieces, and a gentle overall feel. Here are a few examples of romantic-themed wedding style:

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Besides soft, warm colors, many romantic-style weddings also employ a good deal of crystals on the centerpieces and around the reception venue, and antique touches such as old-fashioned photo frames that can hold photos of the bride and groom and their friends and family.

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Among our favorite products to recommend to brides that are having a wedding with romantic style are these antique-look key-shaped bottle opener favors:

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These wedding favors offer a unique keepsake that will remind guests of your theme and its warm, loving setting.

What are your favorite trends from weddings with Romantic Era style?

How to Make Perfect Baby Shower Favor Boxes

A baby shower is a unique event that allows friends and family of the mother-to-be to celebrate their new baby. Baby showers are a lot like bridal showers, in the fact that party-goers usually play games, give gifts to the guest of honor, and use the event as a reason to celebrate and have fun.

The organizers of the baby shower usually also prepare favors for the guests, to thank them for coming. Many organizers prefer to give a single baby shower favor, such as a nice miniature photo frame or a baked good, like fudge. These fit nicely in favor boxes, like this cute bee-themed one we offer:

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For organizers that want to fill favor boxes for the baby shower guests, there’s a variety of small, fun items that could be included, such as cookie cutters, key chains, earrings, nail polish, and other items that guests may enjoy.

Wedding Trend Spotter: Chalkboard Decor

Another unique trend that is popping up all over wedding blogs and Pinterest profiles is chalkboards as a decor or art piece. On the whole, chalk blackboards can be a great medium for sentiments, quotes, menu signs, greetings, and special messages for almost any event (not just weddings).

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Another great example of a chalkboard wedding sign that’s a unique touch at your wedding is a large program that guests can view before taking their seats. This would be easy to make with a large frame, plywood and chalkboard paint:

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This chalkboard drink sign makes it easy to change during the event and also gives the beverage table a whimsical touch:

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Finally, our online wedding store offers a wide variety of chalkboard accessories and other rustic wedding items to carry out this fun art medium throughout your special day:

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Contemporary Weddings: A Style Trend That’s Here to Stay

The contemporary design movement has made its way into weddings, where simple, clean lines create a visually stunning event that makes an impact. Many contemporary weddings also bring about images of dramatic lighting and a minimalist feel:

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Besides the clean lines and modern feel, you’ll also notice that vibrant patterns and delicate, bright flowers are also common in contemporary weddings.

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Other necessities at any contemporary wedding reception include sleek toasting flutes, like these offered on our site:

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With exhortations like “Sparkle” and “Celebrate” along the side, these wedding flutes make a statement and can be reused at other special events (or even just for fun) for years to come.